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The Controversy Surrounding Ubisoft’s Latest Assassin’s Creed Announcement
A Toxic Brew: Gaming Backlash Meets Mainstream Media Attacks
Over the past week and a half, Ubisoft found itself at the center of a storm of controversy following the release of a trailer for a highly anticipated game in their Assassin’s Creed franchise. This backlash was fueled by widespread frustration within the gaming community about ongoing issues such as excessive microtransactions, inflated AAA game prices, and perceived corporate greed. The mainstream media didn’t help either, often framing gamers who expressed discontent as racist or regressive, further intensifying the discord.